Natural Heritage Areas
Dail Éireann — 2022-03-03
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Holly Cairns (SD), Cork South-West

I thank the Minister of State for his answer.
A related issue is the status of the proposed natural heritage areas. There are 632 proposed natural heritage areas, including Garrylucas Bog near Kinsale about which I have spoken to the Minister of State before. The status of the proposed natural heritage area does not provide the same level of protection as an actual natural heritage area. I have been continually asking about Garrylucas and other sites and in the Minister of State's parliamentary question replies he refers to a review which always seems to be forthcoming. Can the Minister of State provide an update on the status of the reviewing process of natural heritage areas? I will push the Minister of State on the particular case of Garrylucas Bog, which badly needs the enhanced status.

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Sitting date: 2022-03-03